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Plumbing Technology, Certificate of Competency (PLBC)

Effective: Fall 2015

The Plumbing Technology Certificate Program prepares graduates to enter the plumbing field and construction industry. Students develop skills in all types of plumbing installation and repair work used in residential, institutional and commercial applications. Graduates also gain required industry knowledge and experience prior to entering a professional apprenticeship program.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Summarize the history and foundations of the plumbing trade.
  • Apply the appropriate techniques to install, repair, and maintain all plumbing related pipes and fixtures in accordance with local and international plumbing codes.
  • Analyze and evaluate hot water heating principles.
  • Demonstrate the appropriate use of tools to design plumbing systems and use equipment required to complete general plumbing tasks.
  • Analyze public/private water and sewage disposal systems and install water and waste systems.
  • Employ occupational health and safety principles and practices to meet the OSHA requirements for the construction industry.
  • Demonstrate communication, quantitative reasoning and problem solving skills needed in industry.

The College will award a certificate of competency to students who complete an approved credit-bearing career program that requires less than 30 credits. General education courses may not be required for programs that have less than 30 credits. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. At least six credit hours must be in courses that are awarded grade points.

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterHours
PLB 110 Introduction to Plumbing 3
PLB 111 Faucets & Fixture Systems 3
TCS 105 Workplace Safety 2
HVA 106 Basic Piping for Contractors 2
HVA 104 Practical Problems in Mathematics for HVAC&R Technicians 3
 Hours13
Second Semester
PLB 112 Plumbing Residential Service 2
PLB 210 Drains and Sewers 3
PLB 211 Advanced Plumbing 2
TCS 100 Construction Blueprint Reading 3
PLB 212 Installation of Plumbing Related Fixtures 2
PLB 213 Principles of Prod Hot Water 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours28

Part-Time Evening Schedule

The PLB specific courses in the Plumbing Technology program rotate through a three-semester cycle. Students who do not begin when PLB 110 and PLB 111 are being offered should start with one or two classes from the list of “any semester” courses until the rotation begins again.

Students with advising questions should speak to the Director of Technical Education, Amy Antrim @ 610-325-2819.

First Semester
PLB 110Introduction to Plumbing3
PLB 111Faucets & Fixture Systems3
Second Semester
PLB 112Plumbing Residential Service2
PLB 210Drains and Sewers3
Any Semester Course *
Third Semester
PLB 211Advanced Plumbing2
PLB 212Installation of Plumbing Related Fixtures2
PLB 213Principles of Prod Hot Water3
Fourth Semester
Any Semester Course *
Any Semester Course *
Any Semester Course *
Any Semester *
HVA 104Practical Problems in Mathematics for HVAC&R Technicians3
HVA 106Basic Piping for Contractors2
TCS 100Construction Blueprint Reading3
TCS 105Workplace Safety2
Total Hours28
*

Any Semester Course may be taken in any order. 

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